Walmart Inc. (WMT) Options Risk Score
Real-time risk analysis for WMT options traders — updated every 30 minutes.
Data last updated: 2026-07-23
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Is it risky to sell options on Walmart Inc. (WMT) right now?
Over a 4-week expiry window, Walmart Inc. (WMT) scores 82 out of 100 for options catalyst risk (HIGH). That score is driven by an upcoming earnings report, 1 recent news item and 10 active legal filings falling inside the 4-week window. A HIGH reading (70+) means WMT has a dated event inside the window, so an option sold here carries gap risk that time decay alone will not pay for. The score ranks event exposure, not the likely direction of the move.
WMT shows an IV Rank of 88 — implied volatility is near the top of its own one-year range, so WMT options are historically expensive, which favours premium-selling strategies, with a current implied volatility of about 35%. IV Rank is the most useful figure for deciding whether to sell or buy premium on WMT.
WMT is scheduled to report earnings on 2026-08-20, which falls inside a typical monthly options expiry — expect elevated implied volatility into the event and an IV crush afterward.
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